This week, EOS found itself in hot water after allegations arose that a major part of its blockchain governnance, led by Chinese crypto exchange Huobi may be involved in a corruption scheme. EOS’ parent company and Huobi have issued public statements since these allegations, but refrained from admitting or denying the charges. What is EOS? EOS.io is a blockchain-powered smart contracts protocol for the development, hosting, and execution of decentralized applications (dApps). It aims to operate in a way similar to the web-based applications and retains similar structural principles, which makes it comparable to Google’s Play Store or Apple’s App …

The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. The market data is provided by the HitBTC exchange. Investment firm Tiger Global is “finishing negotiations” to buy a stake worth about $500 million in one of the largest U.S. crypto companies Coinbase, at a reported valuation of around $8 billion. Tiger is a reputed firm led by savvy investors, hence this investment might grab the attention of other hedge funds, some …

Chinese cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has responded to accusations it has “colluded” with EOS on “mutual voting” practices, Tuesday, October 2. In a brief statement, the exchange said an investigation into the allegations which Cointelegraph reported on October 1 was “still ongoing.” “Based on the initial investigation, there were no financial contracts involved between Huobi and any third party,” the statement reads. “The investigation is still on-going [sic] and therefore, we seek your patience and co-operation [sic] in this matter.” On Monday, Block.One, the parent company of the EOS platform, had issued a statement of its own saying it “was aware” …

Block.one, the developer of blockchain protocol EOS, has published a statement on EOS public blockchain governance in an official Medium post October 1, signed by Block.one’s CEO, Brendan Blumer. In the statement, Blumer states that the company is “aware of some unverified claims regarding irregular block producer voting, and the subsequent denials of those claims.” Without providing any details on the “denials” of allegations, Blumer stated that EOS will continue to “ensure a free and democratic election process and [...] vote with other holders to reinforce the integrity of this process.” The statement follows recent allegations that accuse the platform’s …

The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. Market data is provided by the HitBTC exchange. Discussions on blockchain and cryptocurrencies have entered the United Nation’s General Assembly. In his recent address, Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has said that cryptocurrencies and blockchain can solve several problems and will become the money of the future. This year, Malta has positioned itself as the “blockchain island,” introducing favorable regulations for the …

The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph.com. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. The market data is provided by the HitBTC exchange. Have Bitcoin and the top altcoins bottomed out? We have been maintaining for some time that Bitcoin and a few other cryptocurrencies are in the process of forming a bottom. Now, several experts are also saying that Bitcoin is likely to rally in the final quarter of this year. If the institutions make …

The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph.com. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. The market data is provided by the HitBTC exchange. Though cryptocurrencies are stuck in a bear market, it hasn’t managed to scare away investors. A report by the Satis Group predicts digital currency trading volume to grow by over 50 percent in 2019. They also anticipate a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 9 percent all the way until 2028. Several …

The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. Market data is provided by the HitBTC exchange. Since 2013, Bitcoin has seen a sharp rally in the last quarter of every year, barring 2014. In 2013, the rise was 486.74 percent, in 2014, the leading cryptocurrency declined marginally by 16.69 percent. In 2015, the gain was 81.24 percent, while in 2016 the rally returned 58.17 percent. In 2017, the up move …

The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph.com. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. The market data is provided by the HitBTC exchange. Michael Novogratz, founder of the digital asset management firm Galaxy Digital, has recently reiterated his view that cryptocurrencies have hit a bottom and a rebound is due. He believes several institutional players might invest in the market, boosting prices. It, however, will be a slow grind higher. We have also been maintaining that …

Thursday, September 20: virtually all of the large-market-cap cryptocurrencies are in the green today, posting solid gains across the board, as data from Coin360 data shows. Market visualization from Coin360 After a volatile week, Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded past the $6,400 mark yesterday night, hitting as high as $6,450 before correcting slightly and then trading sideways to seal its current trading price of $6,410. Bitcoin’s 24-hour growth is at 1.8 percent, according to Cointelegraph’s Bitcoin Price Index. On the week, the top coin is up around 1.1 percent, but down by 1.2 percent on its monthly chart. Bitcoin’s 7-day price chart. …

The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph.com. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. The market data is provided by the HitBTC exchange. Germany’s Minister of Finance Olaf Scholz believes that cryptocurrencies are not yet ready ro replace traditional fiat money, but he is not so confident about “20 to 30 years” into the future. This is a bullish sign, which confirms that the world is gradually coming to terms with the fact that cryptocurrencies are …

The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph.com. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. The market data is provided by the HitBTC exchange. Mt.Gox, the bankrupt Bitcoin exchange that collapsed in 2014, is soon expected to distribute $1 billion worth of cryptocurrencies to thousands of its creditors. As it has been a long wait, some might offload their bitcoins as soon as they receive them. Can this produce the next leg of the downward move? When …